Yes, I seem to like writing in the style of Edgar Allan Poe. It's a very old problem for which there may not be a cure. In any case, for Easter 2016 I penned this brief retelling of the Christian story in the style of Poe's "The Raven." For the sake of visually impaired, whose computers I believe cannot read from a graphic, here it is again in text form:

​Once upon a Friday drearyJesus Christ was weak and wearyAfter many an hour on a crossas we know from Christian lore.Suddenly there came a wonderas an earthquake and some thunderAnnounced his final passing,his passing through death's door.But on the third day, they discovered,he'd returned through that same door.Only this, and nothing more.

Many and many a year agoIn a land so far away,Before any magical reindeerand before a flying sleigha Child was born in Bethlehemin a manger full of hay.

He was greeted not by princesor by kings who ruled the day,but by simple men called shepherdswho had heard some angels say,"See the Savior, come for all,who in a manger lay."

Some time after this event,more men came from far awayto offer precious gifts to himand to kneel down and pray.

This is the reason for Christmas,not a man in a flying sleigh,and while giving gifts has meaning,it should always be to say:

"I remember that Christ was bornto show us all the Way,and that you and I are part of Him,a family come what may.We're here to learn what love means,to care; to give; to play;and while we're gathered in His heart,to kneel down and pray."

This doesn't mean that Santa Claushas no role to play.But if we cherish Christmas,we should share him in this way:

Christ came to Earth to give Himself,to be the Light of Day,And we must learn to give ourselvesto others in this way.When Santa comes with all his giftspiled on his sleigh,He is really just a symbolof that Child in the hay.

So when Santa's gifts are openedand the children start to play,we should take a moment with themto kneel down and pray,and remind each child that not one giftis truly from a sleigh,but that all good comes from God above:the Love, the Light, the Way.

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